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It's rumors now, but this seems obviously to be an additional financing model and not the only way iPhones will be sold. The article talked about the Xbox, but
by HWR_14 5y ago
It's rumors now, but this seems obviously to be an additional financing model and not the only way iPhones will be sold.
The article talked about the Xbox, but I'm pretty sure I can still buy one for an up front payment.
- shmoe 5y agoI think it's odd anyone would assume this would be the only way it's sold too, no?
- bravetraveler 5y agoI think that would be an odd transition indeed. With that said, I understand a certain apprehension with this... in a future sense. It may lead to a time where more and more things are essentially leased. Maybe to that eventual end. This may attract a lot of favor, cheaper things are nice. The investors are happy because of recurring revenue. In exchange however, we lose control. There's a good metaphor I can't quite remember, but it's based around a pile of marbles. Each one alone isn't of much interest, but it's a big pile